TravelPod Member ReviewsBarons Craig Hotel Dalbeattie

“ Looks can be deceiving ”

Despite being the most expensive stay on our tour, it proved to be the mostdisappointing, starting with the green stains in the bathtub, followed up by the waiter trying to charge us for an extra bottle of wine. Impressive location, hotel and views but that's where it stopped

Barons Craig Drawing Room - Dumfries

Dalbeattie, United Kingdom

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